Chapter 410\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand, Ms. Judson!\u201d Leila declared, her heart pounding with determination.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All she had to do was follow Larissa\u2019s lead and prove her trust was not misplaced.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the workday ended at noon, Larissa packed her things and drove straight to the Palmer Group to see Haskell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She parked her car and walked into the Palmer Group, navigating her way to Haskell\u2019s office with practiced ease. When she pushed the door open, she found him still engrossed in his work.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s face broke into a smile as he saw her. He set down his files and wheeled his\u00a0<\/p>\n
chair over to greet her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa walked straight to his desk and plopped into a chair, her eyes immediately drawn to an exquisitely packaged lunchbox on the table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat gourmet creation do we have today?\u201d she asked, already reaching to untie the wrapping.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell smiled and rolled his chair to the side of the desk. \u201cThis is a delicate shrimp and crisp vegetable dish,\u201d he explained patiently. \u201cAnd here we have a rich, savory braised pork ribs. Finally, a nourishing mushroom soup.\u2018\u00a0<\/p>\n
An intoxicating aroma filled the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJust from the smell, I can tell this is going to be incredible,\u201d Larissa said. She picked up a set of cutlery, handing a fork to Haskell before eagerly digging in herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as Haskell took the fork, his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID: Solomon\u00a0<\/p>\n
Palmer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He ignored it, letting it ring until it went silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa took a bite of the shrimp, then looked up at him. \u201cWho was that? Why didn\u2019t you\u00a0<\/p>\n
answer?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSolomon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The name was all the explanation she needed. She swallowed her food. \u201cOh, him. Does this mean you\u2019ve successfully kidnapped Faith Palmer?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell nodded slightly. \u201cMm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa grinned. \u201cThen let\u2019s eat. Ignore him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
And so, she did just that, happily enjoying her meal as the phone rang again and again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:48\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 410\u00a0<\/p>\n
Later, as Larissa began Haskell\u2019s treatment session, Solomon\u2019s call came through once\u00a0<\/p>\n
more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This time, Haskell answered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Solomon\u2019s cautious voice came through the line. \u201cHaskell, my sister visited the old estate yesterday and then disappeared. We haven\u2019t heard from her since. Do you know where she might be?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell was leaning back comfortably in his wheelchair, his gaze fixed on Larissa as she expertly inserted needles into his legs. Her focus was absolute, her movements precise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He watched her for a moment before replying nonchalantly, \u201cI have no idea. Maybe she left the estate and got drunk at some bar and passed out?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cImpossible,\u201d Solomon said. \u201cMy father sent people to every bar she frequents. Not a trace of her. And her phone goes straight to voicemail.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell feigned a thoughtful tone. \u201cIs that so? Then you should probably be asking her friends, not me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI just figured with your vast network and resources, you\u2019d be more informed than us. I was hoping you might have a lead we don\u2019t.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI truly don\u2019t know anything about your sister\u2019s whereabouts, but I can keep an eye out for you,\u201d Haskell said, his voice smooth. Then, he shifted the topic. \u201cBy the way, Draven Palmer is also missing. Have you heard anything from him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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